Tag: UNCTAD
UNCTAD, WCO sign pact boosting customs modernization
New agreement signed by UNCTAD and the World Customs Organization seeks to boost customs modernization by enabling interoperability of their trade facilitation systems
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UNCTAD warns of policy-induced global recession
Developed economies’ monetary and fiscal policy moves risk pushing the world towards global recession and prolonged stagnation, UNCTAD warns
With global growth forecast...
UNCTAD: Global trade hits record US$7.7T in Q1
Record US$7.7 trillion trade value in first quarter surpassed by US$1 trillion the trade figure in the same quarter last year
New global alliance of special economic zones launched
New global alliance of special economic zones launchedUNCTAD joined hands with 7 global, regional and national associations representing over 7,000 special economic...
E-commerce activity sustained into 2021, new UNCTAD figures show
E-commerce activity sustained into 2021, new UNCTAD figures showThe average share of internet users who made purchases online rose from 53% before...
UNCTAD: Ukraine war hammering global trade and development
Rising food, fuel and fertilizer prices around the world confirm war’s worsening impact, says UNCTAD UNCTAD does not rule out risk of civil...
COVID-19 spurring changes in global value chains—UNCTAD
The COVID-19 crisis is changing global value chains (GVCs) as companies ramp up relocation and reshoring activities to mitigate the risks brought...
UNCTAD forecasts 20% drop in trade in 2020
International trade in goods is expected to continue its nosedive in the coming months as economies struggle to recover from lockdown measures...
COVID-19 triggers massive decline in global trade, UNCTAD data shows
The coronavirus pandemic cut global trade values by 3% in the first quarter of this year, according to...
National trade facilitation committees lead reforms, respond to COVID-19
Trade facilitation reforms are at the heart of countries’ responses to the economic slowdown, disruptions to global supply chains and shutdown of...
